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Former Member of Parliament for Dome-Kwabenya, Sarah Adwoa Safo, has issued a stern warning to former Speaker of Parliament, Prof. Aaron Mike Ocquaye, as the New Patriotic Party (NPP) awaits the committee report on its electoral defeat. Adwoa Safo has demanded that Prof. Ocquaye focus on explaining the defeat of his son, Mike Ocquaye Jnr., in the Dome-Kwabenya constituency before addressing broader party issues. The ...

As the New Patriotic Party (NPP) awaits the findings of Prof. Ocquaye’s report, which seeks to investigate the causes of its defeat in the 2024 general elections and outline strategies for rebuilding, key party members have begun sharing their perspectives. Many are offering insights into the reasons behind the loss and proposing measures to strengthen the party’s chances in future ...

Renowned all-female Ghanaian gospel music group, Daughters of Glorious Jesus, has revealed the dates for this year’s edition of its annual outreach gospel event dubbed, ‘Glorious Praise’. With live performances planned for Accra on April 13, Kwahu on April 20 and Kumasi on April 27, Glorious Praise is making a spectacular return this year. According to the organisers, preparations are ...

Vice President Prof. Naana Jane Opoku Agyemang has charged women across the nation to prioritize their mental health as a vital part of their overall well-being and success in the workplace. Speaking during the commemoration of International Women’s Day with women at the Presidency, Prof. Naana Jane Opoku Agyemang lauded the effort of all women working at the Presidency for ...

The government has announced plans to reduce the cost of an ordinary passport from GH¢500 to GH¢350 in the coming days, representing a more than 25% decrease aimed at making passports more accessible while maintaining high security standards. Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, announced while answering questions on the floor of Parliament on March 13, 2025. “The government ...

Ranking Member on Parliament’s Economy and Development Committee, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has revealed that electricity tariffs in Ghana will now be reviewed every three months. According to him, this policy is part of the government’s broader strategy to ensure cost recovery within the energy sector. Speaking at a press conference held by the Minority in Parliament on Thursday, March 13, ...

Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has clarified that there is no freeze on employment in the public sector. He dismissed speculations suggesting that the government had halted recruitment into various sectors. Dr Ato Forson’s statement comes amid concerns over job opportunities in the public sector, with many questioning whether the government has imposed restrictions on new hires. “There is ...

Government’s claim of providing significant tax relief in the 2025 Budget has been challenged by the Ofoase Ayirebi MP Kojo Oppong Nkrumah. The Ranking Member on the Economy and Development Committee of Parliament argues that contrary to the Finance Minister’s announcement during the budget presentation on Tuesday, only two of the 6 taxes listed for removal have actually been abolished. ...

Nollywood actress and producer Omoni Oboli has threatened legal action against several Ghanaian television stations for broadcasting her films without the necessary licensing. The announcement came via an Instagram post on March 9, where Oboli expressed her frustration over the lack of respect for intellectual property rights in the industry. Oboli questioned whether there was any authority in Ghana to ...

President John Dramani Mahama is appealing to the international community to partner with his government in completing the stalled Agenda 111 hospital projects initiated by the previous administration. The president has indicated that his government requires $1.7 billion to complete the hospitals. Speaking during a credentials presentation ceremony for five newly appointed ambassadors to Ghana, Mahama emphasized the importance of ...